You are forever my Mother, and I am forever your daughter. As much as this disease tries to steal, as much as it tries to challenge and...

I’ve often caught myself saying things like, 'My mom doesn’t know who I am,' or ‘She no longer recognizes me’ when people ask about...

When my mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, it was heartbreaking to witness how some friends, and even certain family members,...

In the quiet, my grief visits me. It bangs on the door of my heart with force, leaving bumps and bruises in its wake. It holds up a...

You are the brightest star in the night sky. Like a diamond, you shine your radiant light on the world, just as you always did here on...

You came to me in a dream. Or was it a dream? It felt so real. You appeared out of nowhere like a wondrous mirage — my beautiful Mom...

I hope 2025 gently takes your hand, cradles your weary heart, and offers you the space to just breathe. I hope it transforms your wounds...

Don’t stop checking in on them after the funeral is over, after everyone has gone home and returned to their seemingly normal lives. It...

My Mom couldn’t tell me she was scared, but I could read it on her face. The worry, the fear, shown clearly in her eyes. Just days before...

The silent moments are the loudest. When all obligations and distractions fall away, grief quietly creeps in, claiming space in your...

There are angels walking among us. These beautiful, vibrant spirits travel among us each day, leaving signs of their presence and love....

Alzheimer’s has trapped you here physically, Mom, in a body that no longer reflects the vibrant person we used to know. It’s a cruel...

Where there is joy and laughter, there is hope. Where there is belonging and community, there is hope. Where there is a grateful heart,...

You lose someone you love and yet life goes on. The earth still spins. The sun still shines. The clock still ticks. The birds still sing....

Grief is a journey of ups and downs, ebbs and flows, peaks and valleys. It is unique and deeply personal. It is messy, unexpected, and...

My face says I’m happy, but my heart says I’m sad. Beneath the surface lie layers and layers of complex, painful emotions.  Heartbreak,...

As I've gotten older, I've come to realize my mom was the true magic of Christmas. She was the heart and soul of every holiday season...

Mom, I need you. Life has thrown some punches lately, and I’m finding it hard to navigate it without you. You were the calm I sought in...

I miss my friend, Joe.  He passed away at the age of 92 several years ago.  We were close.  Joe was a special person with a special...

There are some days where I feel incredibly lost without you. Your calming, loving presence always provided a safe space.  A space to lay...